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Drawing, Drapery Study for a Genius in the "Common Law" Frieze, New York Appellate Division Courthouse

This is a Drawing. It was created by Kenyon Cox. It is dated 1898-99 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Allyn Cox. It is credited Gift of Allyn Cox.

Its dimensions are

40.8 × 36.8 cm (16 1/16 × 14 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower center: Drapery study for genius with faces - / Appellate Court

Cite this object as

Drawing, Drapery Study for a Genius in the "Common Law" Frieze, New York Appellate Division Courthouse; Kenyon Cox (American, 1856–1919); USA; graphite on paper; 40.8 × 36.8 cm (16 1/16 × 14 1/2 in.); Gift of Allyn Cox; 1960-83-154

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